LG L50
#8400
Samsung Z1
#7469Category Breakdown
LG L50
Samsung Z1
Performance
35.828.1
Camera
11.911.3
Display
16.940.0
Battery
18.015.2
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
40.430.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.318.7
Summary
- The LG L50 and Samsung Z1 both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the LG uses a TFT panel while the Samsung employs a PLS LCD, which may offer slightly better viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the LG L50 has a marginally faster dual-core CPU at 1.3 GHz compared to the 1.2 GHz in the Samsung Z1, though both have 4GB of storage and similar RAM configurations.
- The cameras are identical at 3.15 MP, but the Samsung's video recording is limited to 15fps.
- The LG L50 has a larger battery capacity at 1900 mAh compared to the Z1's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build-wise, the LG is slightly bulkier and heavier, while the Samsung is more compact and lighter.
- Lastly, the LG runs on Android 4.4.2, whereas the Samsung operates on Tizen 2.3, which may affect the software experience and app availability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG L50
Samsung Z1
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as LG L50 D213N
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7727S
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.5 x 65.4 x 12.2 mm (4.90 x 2.57 x 0.48 in)
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)
Weight
142 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Wine Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Tizen 2.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer